Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
silly mistake
noun
/ˈsɪli mɪˌsteɪk/
Definition
A foolish or careless error that usually results from a lack of attention or thought.
Examples
- I can’t believe I made such a silly mistake on that report.
- It’s just a silly mistake; don’t worry about it too much.
- He laughed at his silly mistake when he realized he had written the wrong date.
Meaning
A silly mistake is an error that doesn’t stem from a lack of knowledge but rather from being inattentive or not thinking clearly.
Synonyms
- careless error
- foolish blunder
- simple oversight
